MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
articulates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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